Joe Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 20 minutes ago, hllywd said: IDK, haven’t decided what I’m doing for sure yet. I had considered continuous h2o changes. Maybe 2 part or Triton. I have GEO kalk and Ca Rxs I used before. Haven’t really researched salt yet, have always used Reef Crystals. I’ve heard there is better. Main goal right now is to get up and running. Looks like I’ll be circulating by Friday. Stopped the RO/DI at about 2/3 and used the salt I had, a little hypo still. I have close to enough h2o run to top the main tank off once I can mix it. Planning to get most of the rock in today anyway, and I work tomorrow. RC is supposed to be here before 8:00pm on Thursday. Awesome! I will be following along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hllywd Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 That’s all my old stuff minus a biggest long piece I have, plus 40 lbs of new dry rock. I have another ~60lbs that was all new that’s been running in the 57 since I set it up late in the winter or early spring. Lots of open area under the big pieces on the left. I may still change some of it to get that really big piece in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Love the scape! Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Awesome looks wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hllywd Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 Blinders in order for sure! crimsonvice and Nanoreef13 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint526 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hllywd Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 Raging Waters thou shalt be called, and so I christen thee... I think I’ll be re-plumbing! Eheim 1262 with 1” plumbing and I have three waterfalls; the Marineland standpipes are too short, and the inlets into the sump... let’s just say it reminds me of where the big waters flow Not sure what I have different, I didn’t have this kind of flow or noise in the old tank with the same pump... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 4 hours ago, hllywd said: Raging Waters thou shalt be called, and so I christen thee... I think I’ll be re-plumbing! Eheim 1262 with 1” plumbing and I have three waterfalls; the Marineland standpipes are too short, and the inlets into the sump... let’s just say it reminds me of where the big waters flow Not sure what I have different, I didn’t have this kind of flow or noise in the old tank with the same pump... With the inlets of to the sump, can you lengthen them slightly to reduce the splashing? I have heard similar things about stock standpipes. It should be easy enough to replace, it is just frustrating to get to this point and feel like you have to start over. Hope you can knock it out soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hllywd Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) Stand pipes will be easy, my old ones were adjustable and I kept them high. Here I Think I can cut and add a coupling to gain some length. The sump ? I may have to glue a new manifold together. It just seems like my flow is way more now with the same pump. I did figure out I switched from 3/4” tube to 1”. Can’t believe with this pump it made that much difference though. May have to get fancy with the drains. On the up side, the Neptune ATO, not even hooked up to my Apex seems really good. TTFN I have to work in the morning Edited November 11, 2017 by hllywd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Amazing what these seemingly small restrictions do to flow. With the somewhat recent better availability of flow meters with the apex I read more and more reports of pumps not putting out rated flow due to smallish plumbing. Also, you are showing your age lol, many here won't remember TTFN! jeff70 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Lol Ta Ta For Now. I knew that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hllywd Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 (edited) I don’t know, this is what I have... I’m out of room. Edited November 19, 2017 by hllywd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint526 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hllywd Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 (edited) They seem to be enjoying their new surroundings! I’m loving the Starfire glass!! Edited November 24, 2017 by hllywd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErickS Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 What kind of tang is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hllywd Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 Scopas ErickS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 They look happy. Is that a serpent star I see under that rock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hllywd Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 4 hours ago, Joe said: They look happy. Is that a serpent star I see under that rock? Probably not, I’m pretty sure there are some smaller brittle stars in the rock, but I doubt anything you’d see unless you had the pic blown up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 @hllywd this is what I am seeing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hllywd Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 13 minutes ago, Joe said: @hllywd this is what I am seeing. I think it’s a reflection, the whole black area is not really there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 1 hour ago, hllywd said: I think it’s a reflection, the whole black area is not really there... Got yea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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